Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 58-43-3 - General Regulations3.1. Abandoned Property. The Division assumes no responsibility for watercraft or other personal property used on a wildlife management area. If such property is abandoned or left unattended for a period in excess of forty-eight (48) hours, the Division may remove and dispose of the property in accordance with applicable provisions of the West Virginia Code.3.2. Camping. Tent and trailer camping on wildlife management areas is permitted in designated areas only. Any person who occupies a campsite for which there is a rental fee must pay that fee upon entering the wildlife management area.3.3. Fires. Fires are permitted on wildlife management areas only in fireplaces, fire rings, or grates which have been provided by the State or in areas designated by the Division. Fires must be completely extinguished before a person leaves the site of the fire.3.4. Livestock Grazing. It is illegal to graze livestock on a wildlife management area without first obtaining a special use permit from the Division.3.5. Noises and Disturbances. Loud or excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or other disturbances are prohibited on wildlife management areas.3.6. Property Damage. It is illegal to cut, damage, deface, or destroy any building, rock, shrub, sign, tree, or other property on a wildlife management area.3.7. Removal of Objects. It is illegal to remove any man-made or natural object from a wildlife management area, except game legally taken during the open seasons prescribed under Rule Title 58 C.S.R. 45, 55, and 60. Objects which may not be removed include, but are not limited to, animals, plants, rocks and minerals, sand, and historical or archaeological artifacts.3.8. Vehicles in Wildlife Management Areas.3.8.1. The maximum speed limit for vehicles is thirty (30) miles per hour, unless a lower speed limit is posted. Drivers must observe all traffic signs and directions.3.8.2. The driving of any vehicle in a manner which creates a nuisance to other persons by repetitive or continuous cruising is prohibited.3.8.3. The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorbikes and snowmobiles is prohibited except where specifically permitted by posted signs on designated roads and trails.3.8.4. The driving of any vehicle, ATV, or snowmobile in a manner so as to harass, chase, or annoy any animal or bird is prohibited.3.9. Tree Stands. Only portable tree stands may be used on public lands.